webOS 64-bit bridge

Version 0.0.3

webOS 64-bit bridge¶

> Userspace compatibility layer enabling 64‑bit webOS applications to run on LG webOS TVs.

webOS 64 to 32 Bridge provides a lightweight, high‑performance translation layer that forwards: - EGL context creation - GLES2/GLES3 rendering commands - Wayland protocol calls - between 64‑bit apps and your existing 32‑bit libGLES/libEGL libraries

This allows 64‑bit applications to run on LG's 32‑bit userspace without modification.

Requirements¶

• Your LGTV must be running a aarch64 kernel. Check with uname -a.

Status¶

• Development stage: experimental / in‑progress
• Tested on: webOS 4.5, webOS 25, webOS 26
• Architectures: AArch64 host

Notes¶

• The bridge is a service, not an application
• You need to install 64-bit apps seperately, such as RetroArch.
• A test app is bundled with the service
• Debug logs are available via SSH under /media/developer/temp/gles_proxy.log.

Usage¶

1. Install the IPK
2. Launch webOS 64 to 32 Bridge from the menu to test functioning bridge.
3. If you see a rotating cube AND playing music then the bridge is functioning.
4. Exit through the back button on your remote.
5. Launch 64‑bit application e.g. RetroArch

If a 64‑bit app fails to start, check the log file as above.

Last Updated: 2026/07/06 13:55:56 UTC